When the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.
Parallel translations
- KJV And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
- BSB And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.
- NKJV So it was, as soon as the days of his service were completed, that he departed to his own house.
- NASB When the days of his priestly service were concluded, he went back home.
- NLT When Zechariah’s week of service in the Temple was over, he returned home.
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Quick answer
When his temple service ended, Zacharias returned home. He completes his duty before the promise begins to unfold.
Overview
Zacharias faithfully finishes his appointed days of service despite his condition. His return home sets the stage for the conception that follows. Even amid discipline, he continues in obedience.
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 9:25Their brothers, in their villages, were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them:
- 2 Kgs 11:5–7He commanded them, saying, “This is what you must do: a third of you, who come in on the Sabbath, shall be keepers of the watch of the king’s house;
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